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The VALORANT season doesn’t end with Champions. Here’s a preview of all the events, including the newly announced VCT Partner Series.

Following the VALORANT Champions tournament in Paris, the competitive scene is still bustling with activity. Numerous events are lined up where top teams will compete for glory, promotion, and trophies. Let’s take a closer look at all the information we have gathered for the post-Champions preview, including the announced VCT Partner Series event.

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VALORANT reveals Champions of Champions contest for fan talent

Champions of Champions is VALORANT’s fan contest that will select three winners across three categories, each representing their region.

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Post-Champions preview

VALORANT Champions in Paris concludes on October 5, leaving about three months of competition until the year’s end. New initiatives are emerging to enhance the VALORANT competitive season and increase visibility for diverse teams.

Challengers Ascension

The 2025 Ascension tournaments will take place from October 13 to 26, immediately following the Champions event. Top Challenger teams and Ascended teams will compete for their place in the International Leagues for 2026. You can already check out the schedules for all regions. The Ascended team can extend their stay if they qualify for Champions, but only one team can extend their presence.

You can check out more about the Ascension teams and how they can extend, defend, or relegate their spot in the tournament.

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Game Changers Championship lands in Seoul

For the first time, the Game Changers Championship will take place in Seoul, South Korea. It will happen in the LoL Park from November 20 to November 30. Ten teams will fight for the chance to take the Game Changers trophy home. You can check out more information about the tournament formathere.

VCT Partner Series

Riot Games is introducing the VCT Partner Series, a segment of events between the VCT seasons. These events are just the first batch of tournaments to look forward to in the post-Champs period, and Riot is sharing additional details and updates closer to Champions.

Here are the international events you can look forward to after Champions:

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Red Bull Home Ground 2025 lands in NYC with stacked T1, FNATIC, and G2 lineup

Will T1 be able to defend their crown? Or will another VALORANT esports team rise to the top at Red Bull Home Ground World Finals 2025?

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We’ll see the debut of new rosters, new formats, and a chance for up-and-coming teams to test their skills against established teams. That’s all for now. Stick around for moreVALORANTnews, guides, and updates onesports.gg.

VALORANT reveals Champions of Champions contest for fan talent preview image

VALORANT esports schedule from October to December (Image by Riot Games)

Ascension progress (Image by Riot Games)

VALORANT Games Changers tournament will take place in Seoul (Image by Riot Games)

VCT Partner Series is a new lineup of events taking place after Champions (Image by Riot Games)

Red Bull Home Ground 2025 lands in NYC with stacked T1, FNATIC, and G2 lineup preview image

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